Re: Wiring color codes

Posted by Larry51 On 2014/11/7 17:48:21

For the '51 wiring there's a slight but confusing variation in the main harness in the dash, so IF you are going to replace it some time just be aware that Packard did change the way they ran a couple of wires there. From memory, the heavy gauge Red is spliced into another wire (or wires) close to the instrument cluster, so just keep that in mind. I can provide the details if needed.

Seems they did it to reduce the diameter of the harness there or maybe to save on cost of a few inches of wire(?) but electrically it does the same job.

After making a complete harness IMO it is probably better to buy a ready-made one as the cost is not too excessive considering the hours needed to make it yourself. Not to say it isn't enjoyable - just lengthy! Rhode Island wire is good quality, so I would say their harnesses are possibly quite good.